If you ever needed convincing that Melbourne is the undisputed sporting capital of the world, just check out the line-up of massive events scheduled to take over the world’s most livable city in the month of March.

In one seven day period, it’s possible to catch the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, the opening round of the AFL season and all the glamour and excitement of the FORMULA 1™ Foster’s Australian Grand Prix.

We’ve teamed up with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation to offer EFC members and supporters the opportunity to win some great prizes. We’ll be showcasing a different competition each week, so keep your eye on essendonfc.com.au to win!

Competition One – Members Only

Win 2006 FORMULA 1 Foster’s Australia Grand Prix Sunday Grandstand seating and Pit Lane Walk passes for two. Simply e-mail us before 6 March 2006 at membership@essendonfc.com.au with your membership number, name, address and phone number and you will automatically go in thew draw to win this fantastic prize.

Also remember that as an EFC member, if you purchase any ticket to the 2006 FORMULA 1™ Foster’s Australian Grand Prix and you will go in the draw to have your ticket upgraded plus a free ticket to take a mate. One major prize winner drawn from all participating AFL clubs will also receive:

• A Foster’s Grand Prix Prize Pack
• 2 x Corporate Hospitality tickets to Pit Exit Suite
• Scenic helicopter flight over the Grand Prix circuit on Thursday 30th March
• Panasonic 3CCD DVD Camcorder (VDR-D300)

To enter simply purchase any General admission or Grand Stand Ticket from Ticketmaster on 131 641 and notify the customer service representative of your EFC Membership. If booking on-line please visit www.grandprix.com.au/promotions and register your details and EFC Membership on-line for your chance to win.

Competition Two - Become a member and win!

We are aiming for a record membership this year and we want you on board. If you sign on as a member before 6 March 2006 you will automatically go in the draw to win two 4-day Grandstand tickets for the 2006 FORMULA 1 Foster’s Australia Grand Prix. There has never been a better time to become part of the black and red army. Sign up today!

Competition Three - Stay in touch with the Bombers!

We recognise that membership isn’t for everybody, but we still want to know who you are so we can keep you informed with the latest EFC news. If you sign on to receive our fortnightly e-newsletters before 6 March you will automatically to in the draw to win two 4-day General Admission tickets for the 2006 FORMULA 1 Foster’s Australia Grand Prix. Don’t miss out – sign up to be first with the news.